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MAINTENANCE

FIG. 9

FIG. 8

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi  cient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•      Keep battery and terminals clean.
•      Keep battery bolts tight.
•      Keep small vent holes open.
•      Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE:

The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not
nec es sary.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
te nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
(See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad just ments
section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD UCT

SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man ual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE:

To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock sys tems are work-
ing properly. If your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake

pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control
is in the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any attempt by the op er a tor

to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking brake
should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the at tach ment clutch

is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the
seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never operate unless

the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place
bent or damaged blades.

5/8" BOLT
OR PIN

BLADE

CENTER HOLE

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9)

NOTE:

We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un-
bal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual
dam age to mower and engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a fi le or on a grind-

ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the
mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a
cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with
bal anc er.)

NOTE:

Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

MANDREL
ASSEMBLY

BLADE

TRAILING
EDGE UP

LOCK WASHER

BLADE BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 8)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

• Remove blade bolt, lock washer and fl at washer se cur ing

blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up